A Joyful and Playful Mother
Season 6
Episode 5
About the Episode
Jeff Goldblum's mother liked to think of herself as a weaver of enchantment and charm.
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| Expires: | Runtime: 49s
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Extras
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Brendan Fraser's Austrian Ancestry Revealed
Brendan learns that his great-grandfather, Herman Drobesch, was Austrian, not German.4:05 -
Ciara's Deep Southern Roots
Ciara learns about her great-grandfather Luther's upbringing on a cotton farm6:11 -
Alanis Morissette's Daredevil Ancestors Memorialized in Song
Alanis Morissette's ancestor attempted to ride a boat over a waterfall in Ontario.4:03 -
Forever Young Preview
Valerie Bertinelli & Brendan Fraser discover ancestors who paved the way for their success0:31 -
Born to Sing Preview
Henry Louis Gates , Jr. explores history & music with singers Alanis Morissette & Ciara.0:32 -
Season 10 Inside Look
FINDING YOUR ROOTS with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns for its 10th season on PBS0:30 -
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Out of the Past Preview
Henry Louis Gates uncovers the lost roots of actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley.0:32 -
Anchormen Preview
Journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones uncover the ancestors who blazed a trail for them.0:32 -
Jeh Johnson's Grandfather was a Renowned Sociologist at Fisk
Jeh Johnson discusses the many accomplished ancestors on both sides of his family.7:14
